Saturday, January 16, 2010

My worn out Textile Products

I am having problems deciding what to do with the following items...How can these products avoid the waste stream? It is too easy to throw them away, rather than to do something with them...because in the case of Umbrella and Slippers - as well as broken they are also really dirty.

Umbrella - The wind got the better of it in the end, and the handle snapped.

Slippers - Worn them almost every day for 2 years.

Dirty Makeup bag ( could just wash this, but I'm concerned as to what would happen to the outside layer - I will handwash this but not sure how easily the combination of black eye shadow/mascara and leaky foundation would wash off!)

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Following 6 years studying textiles and sustainability at University of the Arts London, Julia established Upcycle Fashion to promote creative and wearable solutions to extend the useful life of clothing. In addition to sharing practical upcycling tips and inspiration online, Julia runs hands-on workshops for school and community groups to teach easy garment upcycling tricks alongside practical sewing skills. Julia is also a member of the Australian working committee for Fashion Revolution Day, a campaign to promote transparency throughout the fashion supply chain, and to raise awareness of the damaging impact the fashion industry can have on people and planet.